A controversial free speech rally is set to go forward this Saturday in Boston. The rally will go on despite criticism from public officials after weekend violence in Charlottesville, VA. Some western Massachusetts residents will rally in Boston opposing hatred and violence.

A controversial free speech rally is set to go forward this Saturday in Boston. The rally will go on despite criticism from public officials after weekend violence in Charlottesville, VA. Some western Massachusetts residents will rally in Boston opposing hatred and violence.

In just four days, millions of us will look to the sky to watch as the the moon blocks the sun and day will briefly turn to night. However, trying to find certified eclipse glasses at this late hour is like finding a winning lottery ticket.

In just four days, millions of us will look to the sky to watch as the the moon blocks the sun and day will briefly turn to night. However, trying to find certified eclipse glasses at this late hour is like finding a winning lottery ticket.

August sunshine usually means lush green trees, but that is not the case for many Norway Maple trees. Black marks called tar spots are popping up on leaves of these trees. This is a fungus that eventually causes the leaves to turn brown and die. The damp season was ripe conditions for tar spot growth. “The tree can actually defoliate a little early. But it’s not particularly problematic,” said Rick Harper, an urban forestry professor from UMass Amherst. He s...More >>

August sunshine usually means lush green trees, but that is not the case for many Norway Maple trees. Black marks called tar spots are popping up on leaves of these trees. This is a fungus that eventually causes the leaves to turn brown and die. The damp season was ripe conditions for tar spot growth. “The tree can actually defoliate a little early. But it’s not particularly problematic,” said Rick Harper, an urban forestry professor from UMass Amherst. He s...More >>

When 17-year-old cancer survivor Jordan Leandre strolled to the mound for the first pitch during the Jimmy Fund Telethon, it was emotional. Special. Awesome. No one was thinking about strikes, or balls, until the pitch hit photographer Tony Capobianco below the belt.

When 17-year-old cancer survivor Jordan Leandre strolled to the mound for the first pitch during the Jimmy Fund Telethon, it was emotional. Special. Awesome. No one was thinking about strikes, or balls, until the pitch hit photographer Tony Capobianco below the belt.

Peter Pan Bus Lines has reached a settlement agreement with federal officials to help resolve allegations that the company violated Title III of the American with Disabilities Act. Title III requires that lifts and other accessibility equipment be properly and regularly maintained, as well as prohibits private carries from operating motor coaches with faulty equipment. The U.S. Attorney's office said in a statement Wednesday that Peter Pan allegedly failed to make sure that their bu...

One week from today, some will be able to see something we haven't seen since 1979: a total solar eclipse. Locally, viewing parties are popping up everywhere and many places are already sold out of those gazing glasses to safely watch as the sun disappears behind the moon.

One week from today, some will be able to see something we haven't seen since 1979: a total solar eclipse. Locally, viewing parties are popping up everywhere and many places are already sold out of those gazing glasses to safely watch as the sun disappears behind the moon.

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Everyday, first responders gear up and head out to numerous calls and some are more serious than others. From house fires to car crashes, it's considered just part of the job. However, to those that they save, their actions can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.

Everyday, first responders gear up and head out to numerous calls and some are more serious than others. From house fires to car crashes, it's considered just part of the job. However, to those that they save, their actions can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.

Earlier today, Western Mass News spoke with Talbert Swan, the president of the Springfield Chapter of the NAACP about the controversial posts by a Springfield police officer following the violence in Charlottesville.

Earlier today, Western Mass News spoke with Talbert Swan, the president of the Springfield Chapter of the NAACP about the controversial posts by a Springfield police officer following the violence in Charlottesville.

A new report calls the independent Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority retirement fund an "expensive luxury" for the T, its workers and Massachusetts taxpayers. The Pioneer Institute estimates that the...More >>

A self-described white nationalist says he was contacted by a member of the FBI's Joint Terrorist Task Force about helping defuse any violence at what organizers are calling a Free Speech Rally in Boston. Christopher...More >>

The Latest on what organizers are calling a Free Speech Rally in Boston that some people fear actually will be a white nationalist event similar to the one in Virginia last wekeend (all times local):More >>

The Latest on what organizers are calling a Free Speech Rally in Boston that some people fear actually will be a white nationalist event similar to the one in Virginia last wekeend (all times local):More >>

Boston has granted permission for what organizers call a Free Speech Rally on Saturday, but which some people fear is actually a white nationalist rally similar to the one that erupted in violence in Virginia last...More >>

Boston has granted permission for what organizers call a Free Speech Rally on Saturday, but which some people fear is actually a white nationalist rally similar to the one that erupted in violence in Virginia last weekend.More >>

An official in a Massachusetts town has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly posting a racist slur on Facebook in the wake of the deadly violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.More >>

An official in a Massachusetts town has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly posting a racist slur on Facebook in the wake of the deadly violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.More >>

Connecticut State Police say a student has been detained in connection with a threat that forced a lockdown at a high school in Hartford. No one was injured. City officers and a state police SWAT team responded to...More >>

A Connecticut fire chief has been placed on paid leave after an investigation faulted him for racial insensitivity and concluded minority firefighters have a reason to perceive racial bias in the department. New Britain...More >>

A Connecticut fire chief has been placed on paid leave after an investigation faulted him for racial insensitivity and concluded minority firefighters have a reason to perceive racial bias in the department.More >>

A Connecticut fire chief has been placed on paid leave after an investigation faulted him for racial insensitivity and concluded minority firefighters have a reason to perceive racial bias in the department.More >>

Connecticut officials say they have closed an investigation of a restaurant after finding no violations in connection with a car crash that killed the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman.More >>

Connecticut officials say they have closed an investigation of a restaurant after finding no violations in connection with a car crash that killed the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman.More >>

Lawyers for the parents of two children killed in the Newtown school massacre are demanding to see evidence that two slain teachers had access to keys that could have been used to lock their classroom doors.More >>

Lawyers for the parents of two children killed in the Newtown school massacre are demanding to see evidence that two slain teachers had access to keys that could have been used to lock their classroom doors.More >>